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stories between fault lines stephanie ouimet documents her experience in mexico city, after winning her way to an aire libre trip with the 'run your story' contest. read the article

communities the raven’s path shannon explores the raven 50's journey with reconciliation, and provides insight as to how other race directors can follow their lead. read the article

events the eternal search a running theory. matt willocks walks us through team TBD's experience at the first speed project race in chamonix, at TSP CHX. read the article

photography/film F+F photography a photography assignment that students at the F+F school of art and design took on in 2023, breathing new perspectives into ciele shoots. read the article

peopleportraits marathon earth challenge an interview with ben pobjoy, who ran 242 marathons around the world in 2023, earning a guiness book of world record achievement. read the article

stories holding pattern an essay by north bennett about the value of running the same mountain again and again across the seasons, once a week for a year. read the article

events part of the journey paul dives into alex's experience at the speed project's LALV race from santa monica to las vegas, as the first creator recipient of the LALV GRANT. read the article

events the BKLYN MILE a recap of the preparation towards the BKLYN MILE, through the perspective of our FRNDs and FAM samantha and thomas. read the article

people keep things interesting we teamed up with 7mesh to focus on the positive nature of cross-training for our bodies, with their athletes karsten and mathiue. read the article

people training through aging and parenthood chelsey walks through the three main areas that have helped her navigate training while balancing life, work, and parenting. read the article

stories the healing promise of a faraway place gordon clark adjusted his goal on a recent trip to scotland with aire libre, following a painful life event. he seeks solace far, far away. read the article

photography/film the film fest | 2022 a recap of the 2022 film fest, hosted at motivny in NYC on dec 8th. the film fest showcases creative films - with a 'connection' to running. read the article

stories the green tunnel the road to nowhere is lined with trees; the running there is good. read the article

stories gravel roads and friendly odes a group of friends cut out of the city mid week to run through fields, over the hills, and fill their lungs with fresh air. read the article

communities dash and dine first, they break PRs. then they break bread. every week, issa run crew leaves it all on the track before diving into philadelphia’s diverse food scene. read the article

communities in the loop: a ring of runners highlights from a few people at the loop run club, aka group run every tue and thurs nights, who make them happy to do what they do. read the article

people running in time our FRND gavin takes us through the creative process of making a short film with his friend jack, pairing his love of running and music. read the article

stories taming the ego; discovering mindfulness in mexico city allison lynch heads out to mexico on an aire libre experience, documenting her experience and the self reflection that it led to. read the article

communities taming the ego; (re)discovering mindfulness in mexico city a second trip to mexico city on an aire libre retreat throws ciele FAM gordon clark deep into reflection about mindfulness and ego. read the article

communities tip the balance darcy is on a mission to change the imbalance of women's roles within the sport of running, who she sees feeling edged out of the running community. read the article

people in the present moment advocating for the benefits of trail running for those who suffer from mental illness as a way to live a fuller, more independent and peaceful life. read the article

stories run it, run it nine runners of varying experience and one seasoned coach. ready to tackle the marathon as one collective unit. run it, run it, was born. read the article

people grabbing the silver lining amanda rummery is on a journey to represent canada at the paralympics as a 400m sprinter, and advocate for more youth programs in canada. read the article

people like a movie brad heaven and daniel o’connor of all access life ran their own “no limits” marathon that challenged perception of disability and themselves. read the article

stories from lumberland with love radix was founded in the late august of 2017 with the sole focus of empowering young athletes to “grow their roots” in our sport. read the article

photography/film the film fest this is a recording of the film festival specifically designed for creatives in the running space, including the 12 selection films and winner announcement. read the article

craft reinvent it. this past spring, we washed a box full of warrantied hats, and sent them to switzerland to have design students at ECAL reinvent them. read the article

communities a shared search for belonging a story about a group of individuals who are much better at showing us (rather than tell us) what the meaning of this sport is. read the article

stories deferred, not deterred a conversation with two good friends on what the chicago marathon means to them now, vs what it would have in 2020. read the article

stories on the move class is in session, and there’s no teacher today. only peers spread across six lanes. with no gaps and warm breaths turning cold, we move as one. read the article

stories in search of a colder guinness two aspiring world record holders put it all on the eastern line in iceland. read the article

stories an ideal image of sport athlete & dietitian sandra explores how she went from competing against others to understanding she didn’t need to compete against herself in the process. read the article

people room for more inclusion the global media relations manager for cannondale is using his voice at the table to create a more accessible outdoor sports community. read the article

stories running for noah "I believe in an equitable and inclusive society for those with down's syndrome. my son noah inspires and motivates me to always go further." read the article

stories through movement and action when PREfontaine run squad learned about the tenth femicide of the year, they decided to help women affected by domestic violence. read the article

stories harricana 125km fastpack a group of newly found friends embark on a three day fastpacking trip, documenting it all to provide tips for other beginners. read the article

stories running through sunset hills north bennett adds a leg an unknown distance and duration to his sunday long run to explore the entirety of a bozeman cemetery. read the article

communities (re)building the nest after an earthquake rocked haiti, a group of runners began moving forward together to show the world this island nation is more than the rubble left behind. read the article

stories a long run playing on his soft spot for endurance races, joey kile brings us through his first trail marathon and connects it to the current covid situation. read the article

stories dark starts every sunday, before the crest of dawn, a group of early risers pack their shoes, headlamps, coffee beans and head for a new trail… read the article

communities on the move for change boston’s UNMD run crew was founded as a community of joy, comfort, and safety for runners of color. it's become a space to pursue justice through movement. read the article

stories run mama, run the road to running postpartum is a subject that is hard to find great information on. our FRND lauren roberts opens up about her experience. read the article

places flagstaff, arizona stephen has tried to leave flagstaff time and time again, but forces conspire to keep him there as he learns about himself and adulthood. read the article

people inspiring through action natasha and her husband marco founded a youth non-profit organization, 2nd recess, with the goal of inspiring through action. read the article

communities boogie down bronx runners the lack of movement towards improved health led three non-runners to start a run club, to connect with the neighbourhood and get it moving. read the article

people the slow protest ultra-runner jordan shrier not only embraces a slow pace, but celebrates it and uses it as a tool to transform himself and those around him. read the article

places around the block co-produced with like the wind magazine, this feature introduces us to the running clubs inside penitentiaries in the united states. read the article

communities the softest hour boulder, co, elite and sub-elite balance careers and running goals. they slow it down for an hour a week to focus on recovery and good vibes. read the article

communities like the wind feature | black trail runners a UK trail running group came together in 2020 to advocate that being outside and enjoying that space is a right for all. read the article

people don’t stop me now meet mikah meyer: the ‘out adventurer’ running across mississippi for better LGBTQI+ awareness in america’s great outdoors. read the article

people every run is different in a short film produced for the journal, three UK runners share how they first connecting with the sport and it means for them today. read the article

events racing the 09 with auckland hitting its stride as a city, race09 co-founders dan & michael felt it was time for a series that matched the newfound edge. read the article

people like the wind feature | a game of three halves more than once, football’s loss has been running’s gain. this is the story of liam mcintyre and his journey from footballer to runner. read the article

places travel, running, and mangoes exploring new locations by foot always gives you the opportunity to slow down and appreciate the environment around you. read the article

stories running smart through adventure races, he learned that the fastest way to cover the ultra distances was not necessarily to run faster, but to run smarter. read the article

stories why time trial? sean hamilton answers the question while reflecting on the implications of a changed running landscape in 2020. read the article

events srs tsp diy a group of non-professional frenchies, repping secret race series, took on TSP DIY with one clear goal: beating the TSP record. read the article

people dear every womxn, only your love is welcome here this is a story about filsan abdiaman, her fallible self-love journey, and her inclusive mission to share it––project love run. read the article

communitiesportraits ten years and runnin’ for their 10-year anniversary, we spoke to four runners about PDRR, the neighbourhood, what running looks like then and now. read the article

peopleportraits like the wind feature | unfinished business greenwood has spent the 17 months since that comrades disappointment battling the elusive but constant injury that sidelined her so suddenly. read the article

peopleportraits the way back home after surviving war, gediminas returned home only to struggle with PTSD. he found running, and has built his life and family around it. read the article

places to land’s end and back a group of runners & adventurers from montreal ran the full loop around the gaspésie peninsula, covering 1,000kms in a team relay format. read the article

people from grid to grit: chasing trail in new york city brooklyn based actor, comedian and ciele FRND jon glaser laces up four days a week to escape the city and hit the trails in prospect park. read the article

stories to find nirvana in the far distance ciele FAM hakim tafari takes us through the process of reaching a flow state on the long runs; losing a sense of self, and finding nirvana. read the article

peopleportraits balance, in an unbalanced world get to know our FRND robin vieira, and the importance she puts on finding balance in her life, in a short film by max rhulen & gomacro. ⁠ read the article

peopleportraits early birds numerous runners take to the sport early on in the day. photographer romain bourven chats with 4 of them to find out more about them. read the article

peopleportraits a restaurant to run when life in the notoriously unhealthy restaurant scene caught up to him, montreal restauranteur jonathan metcalfe began to run. read the article

placesportraits discovering oaxaca we’re always impressed by the beauty of the photos and the richness of the stories that come out of the running experiences that aire libre put on. read the article

peopleportraits close to home travel restrictions took away a planned FKT attempt, so sam dickie went in search of local adventures to challenge himself. read the article

places ethiopia; back to the origins a childhood dream that grew in appreciation for the terrain and the runners from there, julien has waited 30 years to run through the mountains in ethiopia. read the article

peopleportraits the loneliness of the middle distance runner julianne labach is a middle distance runner with two national titles, is a member of CAPP, and has her sights on a spot for the 2021 games. read the article

stories trans-estrie 30k | 50k with months of training in the books culminating in a canceled race, a group of friends rallied to put together their plan b. read the article

people listen more than you talk an impressive accomplishment in this story is that years ago, following a surf accident, he was told that he wouldn’t be able to walk again. read the article

communitiesplaces same team. same dream. The beautiful discovery of Richard Issa is that he has fostered inclusivity for IRC by being an amazing human being, and caring deeply for those he meets. read the article

people people: ryan chilibeck I’m not sure many people out there have the opportunity to work in an industry that they truly love. I get to talk about running every day... read the article

communitiespeople free to roam running became my way of exploring new places. on trail. up mountains. through some of the country’s most beautiful terrain. read the article

peopleportraits people | udey iswadi udey's journey into running began as a quest to improve his lifestyle & health. In just a few years he hit that goal, and went way past it. read the article

people people | alex massey we sat down with our FRND alex to learn more about his relationship with running after he released the short film "here and far." read the article

people skin and bones My goal in life is to constantly strive to not be a person who derails, to someone who reroutes. read the article

stories like the wind feature | take the bridge the race series gives Budworth the chance to expand her mission of connecting runners – irrespective of their club or crew affiliations. read the article

people this is us | CSRD What I realized during this isolation is what this crew meant to our runners. It gave them a place to connect and express their love to one another. read the article

places together on the trail In a sense, you can never really be alone on a trail. Entertain the broad view of time and you will see that trails manifest through repeated traffic. read the article

people just one more hurdle From one day to the next, I saw my little world come crumbling down in one fell swoop, Canada will not be participating in this year’s Olympic games. read the article

stories like the wind feature | the cheer squad The cheer squad is where we say: “No, Imma go my own way.” It is where we rev it up, live the passion for running from our heart and show we care. read the article

stories the anatomy of my runs as of late. Leaving my house this morning, the streets are more quiet than usual. Sidewalks, that are usually overrun with lines of brunch enthusiasts, are now barren. read the article

stories grappling | a stream of consciousness ciele FRND sarah cotton writes a stirring piece about her first few days spent in isolation in oakland, california. read the article

events la ultima carrera | the runk series In the end, I don't think a single person ran the "intended" order. The distances ranged from a handful of DNFs to a hilariously long 25k. read the article

events boston | a race 30 years in the making Well here I am, 30 years old, and just around the corner is race day. The journey to now from then was something I would not have been able to predict. read the article

people olympic marathon trials | the road less traveled There is something about the freedom and ability to wake up and go - literally and figuratively. Living out of the van does just that. read the article

events Dix30 | suburbia repurposed When you run at Dix30, you might meet people, or just nod or smile to someone. You might also be there to do your training, or literally, just to be there. read the article

places Places | A half marathon in Haleakalā Photographer Jonas Hill and adventurer Mimi Middlebrooks team up with friends to take on a half marathon through Haleakalā. Read more on our Journal. read the article

places Corriendo en Viveros | Discovering Mexico City’s running oasis Runners from all walks of life trudging and zipping through a grove of towering eucalyptus trees along a perfectly manicured, 2-kilometer clay track. read the article

events Like the Wind feature | The greatest (running) show on earth In some way we were all connected. All 1,200 of us, whether through our passion for running, mutual friendships, or just our love for life. read the article

places Places | Anza-Borrego Badlands Join longtime Ciele photographer Cédric Bonel as he walks you through his most recent visit to the Badlands of Anza-Borrego Desert Park. read the article

people TAP FILM | Days Like These Our vision with the film "days like these" was to really show the beauty of Colorado high alpine environment, and highlight our awesome female athletes. read the article

people The Fell Runner read the article

events Reflections | Escape 2 New York Quinton Jacobs reflects on the Escape 2 New York relay. A 900km race from Toronto to New York raising money for the Skylark foundation. read the article

places Aire Libre | Running and Transcendence in Chiapas Mexico As he prepares to head to Oaxaca, Mexico, long time Ciele FRND Hakim walks us through his first experience with Aire Libre. read the article

people People | Jovica Spajic We recently had the chance to catch up with Ultra-marathoner and Ciele FRND Jovica Spajic a few days before he won the Atacama Crossing race in Chile. read the article

people People | Rory Linkletter read the article

places Choose Your Own Adventure – Mt. Superior South Ridge Ciele FRND Joshua Parker and landscape illustrator Mackay Hare each take their turn describing the beauty of the Wasatch Mountains Range. #everybodyrun read the article

stories The Art of Endurance. read the article

places Places | Cap D’espoir & Percé, Québec, Canada read the article

stories The Human Spirit | Found On The Trails Around Chamonix read the article

events Rock the Ridge: An Ego Death in The Gunks read the article

people Enjoy The Process read the article

stories Basketball Was Life Sprinter, olympic hopeful and Ciele FRND Kimberly Hyacinthe walks you through her first ever track meet. Everybody run. read the article

places Places | A1 Mountain Road in Flagstaff, Arizona In the rolodex of runs that have been given one-name status in Flagstaff, A1 carries a different sort of lore. Mainly because if you’ve done the run, you have a time associated with your name. You can’t wash that off, so you better make it count. read the article

places Places | Squamish, British Columbia read the article

people Portrait | Blacktoe Running Meet Mike and Maya, owners of Blacktoe Running one of Ciele's first ever retailers. Learn what has made them ubiquitous with running in Toronto. read the article

stories Stories | The Thing Most Likely to Kill Me, is Me read the article

events Northern Mojave Desert: A Highline Story read the article

people Journal Notes: Road to Boston in 14 weeks Read Ciele FRND Francisco Balagtas' unedited journal notes as he prepares for his second Boston Marathon. #everybodyrun #cieleathletics read the article

stories Breathe In. Breathe Out. Ciele FAM Sierra Asplundh shares a story about her relationship with running during her battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Everybody Run. read the article

events Burnout: More than just an unsanctioned race Jen Labrie recaps the Burnout Women's 10k, an unsantioned running event benefiting the Work organization. Check it out on the Ciele Journal! read the article

events 14 peaks, 100 miles, 60 hours: Luke Jay takes on Nolan’s 14 Ultra runner and Ciele FRND Luke Jay takes on Nolan's 14, a run over the 14 summits over 14,000 ft. in Colorado's Sawatch Range. read the article

peoplestories STRINGBEAN – The Appalachian Trail in Record Time Runner Joe McConaughy shares some of his thoughts after releasing the documentary of his speed record on the Appalachian Trail. read the article

stories Thank you. Ciele Athletics FRND Joshua Parker takes the time to thank his favourite running partner and best friend, his dog. #everybodyrun #cieleathletics read the article

peopleportraits Bridges, Running and Matcha: A Brief Chat With Darcy Budworth read the article

portraits Reelin’ In the Years read the article

stories Pain, Adversity, and Triumph: The Patagonia Expedition Race Ciele FRND, adventure racer, and proud mother Chelsey Magness tells the story of her relationship with the Patagonia Expedition Race. read the article

communities 4 streets & 3 left turns: RUNAROUND125 read the article

people Jon and Jeanne Talk Running and Gear and Running Gear read the article

communities 3 steps for meaningful community building read the article

stories Uprooted, yet grounded read the article

places Teaching a little, learning a lot in Cape Dorset Nunavut. read the article

eats Autumn Foraging read the article

stories Running in Tao. read the article

stories The Leadville 100 and attending your own funeral. read the article

stories Unicorns, Weight Loss and Social Media read the article

places In the end, it’s all worth it – Ultra Run across Haiti read the article

stories A Grand Gesture of Goodbye read the article

stories Wild Bruce Chase – Ganaraska Trail read the article

eats Eats | Fig, Nut and Pomegranate Molasses Bars read the article

stories Not Just a Race read the article

uncategorized I Dream of Running read the article

eventsnews A New Frontier of Running read the article

stories TSP4.0 — THE EXCHANGE read the article

stories Dick Beardsley: The Dating Game read the article

stories Stories | They Can and They Do | The Rideau Trail FKT read the article

eats Eats | Blueberry Lemon Cashew Cheesecake read the article

eats Eats | Spiced Celeriac with Pomegranate and Parsley read the article

communities Back on My Feet, and the impact of 4% read the article

eats Eats | Roasted Squash Brassica Salad read the article

stories Stories | Mind and Meditation, Breath and Body | The Training Logs, November 15, 2016 read the article

stories Stories | The Naked Walk read the article

eats Eats | Oat and Carrot Baked Donuts read the article

photography/film Film | Moments at Elevation at the Leadville 100 read the article